Westport Washington: The weather cleared and blue skies opened
up for the start of the Global Surf Industries / Surfrider Foundation Cleanwater
Classic being held on the South side of the pier in Westport Washington this
weekend. Today saw the start of the contest with the GSI Dealer Challenge, the tag
team format was an interesting one with all surfers riding various GSI branded
boards. One shortboard, 1 mid-length and 1 Longboarder in each team. 11 teams
battled it out in conditions that improved throughout the day.

Global Surf Industries entered two teams as well in the
event that was made up of GSI President Mark Kelly, Customer Service
Manager Garret Wiseth, Operations Manager Mark Horton, PNW Territory Manager
Jason Miller, South Point Team Surfer Bonga Perkins and Surfboard Designer Carl
Schaper.

The event was won by the local Westport store – Steepwater
Surf Shop. Congratulations Matt and Danielle and their team.